Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 125 - Rhino Vs Barnes
Date: Sep 18, 2021

#R1#
Kimura misses with a body shot. #CL#
Claypool pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Kimura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Claypool backwards.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Claypool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool works on Kimura's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Kimura clinches up with Claypool and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#CL#
Claypool forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.#T1##TD2#
Kimura has Claypool pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Claypool tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Claypool's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Claypool is keeping the position.
Claypool is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Claypool is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kimura is controlling him.
Kimura stands and throws Claypool's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Claypool wants to control but Kimura postures up.#SUB2#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Claypool sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Claypool controls the pace.#SUB2#
Claypool got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Claypool has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Claypool stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Claypool defends well.
Claypool wants to stand but Kimura is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Claypool's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Claypool works his way back into a safe position though.
Claypool has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Claypool's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Claypool working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kimura's head.#SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Claypool defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kimura being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Claypool manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Claypool in his guard.#REVR##SU#
Claypool decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL#
Claypool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kimura, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Claypool.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Kimura has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Claypool is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Kimura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Claypool misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura wants to counter with a clinch but Claypool pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Claypool misses with a body shot.
Claypool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kenny Claypool will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Claypool throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Kimura moves into the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch. #CL#
Claypool clinches with his opponent.
Kimura lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool is pressed up against the cage. Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Claypool down to the mat. Claypool avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#CL#
Claypool clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it. #T1#
Kimura is trying to drag Claypool to the mat but Claypool just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Claypool. #BC#
Claypool manages to break the clinch. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kenny Claypool has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claypool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool prevents the takedown attempt.
Claypool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Claypool working hard to break the clinch.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool has Kimura pushed against the cage.
Claypool working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kimura.
Claypool manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Claypool stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Claypool to work.
Claypool taking a breather.
Claypool seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool lands a body shot.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kimura looking for a takedown.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Claypool. #T3#
Claypool lands a body punch.
Kimura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Claypool stalling against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
Claypool can't find room to land a body shot as Kimura controls the action.
Claypool lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Claypool stalling in the clinch but Kimura improves position.
Kimura wants a takedown.
Claypool leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kimura.
Claypool is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Claypool gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Kimura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Claypool is defending well.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Claypool pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kimura is breathing heavily.#T4#
Kimura has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Claypool avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Come on Claypool - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Claypool will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Claypool wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Claypool working aggressively here.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kimura blocks a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Claypool gets through Kimura's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Claypool dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kimura is working for takedown but Claypool is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claypool tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kimura's elbow.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here.
Claypool is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
Claypool lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool lands a body punch.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kenny Claypool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
A short body shot lands from Claypool as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
Claypool tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Claypool back against the cage.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Claypool after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Claypool.
Kimura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claypool works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kimura changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Claypool fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Claypool.
Kimura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claypool counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Claypool stops a takedown attempt from Kimura.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Claypool tries to break the clinch but Kimura is controlling the position.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Claypool has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch. #BC#
Claypool's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Claypool lands with a right hand. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Claypool.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Claypool.
Kimura is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Claypool breaks the clinch. #CL#
Claypool clinches.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it. #T3#
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Claypool lands a body shot in the clinch.
Claypool is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kimura is trying to stall.
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
Kimura lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Claypool.
Claypool prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Claypool.
Kimura goes for a takedown in the clinch but Claypool prevents it.
Claypool is working Kimura over against the cage.
Claypool goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Claypool is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Claypool struggles to land a body shot inside as Kimura controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Claypool.
Claypool misses with a hook to the ribs.
Claypool is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Claypool misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claypool tries to work over Kimura's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Claypool - that landed with a thud.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Claypool gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Claypool lands a nice shot to the body.
Claypool doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Claypool controlling the action here for a moment.
Claypool misses with a body punch.
Claypool tries a body shot but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claypool has Kimura pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenny Claypool showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Claypool, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenny Claypool!

Event: OFK 111 - Plutov Vs Holloway
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1##TD#
Kimura drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Porfirigo defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Porfirigo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Porfirigo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Porfirigo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Kimura is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Porfirigo! #SUB#
Kimura with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porfirigo tries to hold on but Kimura postures up.#SUB#
Kimura working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T1##SUB#
Kimura is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Porfirigo is surviving well by controlling Kimura's body position as best he can.
Porfirigo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Porfirigo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Porfirigo wants to get up but he can't break Kimura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Porfirigo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Porfirigo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Porfirigo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Porfirigo works his way back into a safe position though.
Porfirigo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Porfirigo controls the pace.
Porfirigo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura trying to remain calm as Porfirigo controls from the top position.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Porfirigo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura manages to get back to half guard.
Porfirigo not doing much here.
Porfirigo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Porfirigo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Porfirigo throwing shots but Kimura is blocking nicely.
Porfirigo content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Porfirigo is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to improve his position. #SU2#
Porfirigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Porfirigo has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Kimura manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Porfirigo on his heels. He'll look to pass Porfirigo's guard now, I'm sure.

Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Kimura has Porfirigo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kimura pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Porfirigo tumbling to the mat - Kimura dives into Porfirigo's guard.

Porfirigo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kimura presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tayaen Porfirigo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimura, as that shot connected. #TD#
Porfirigo tries to sprawl but Kimura drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura fails to move to back control.
Porfirigo really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Porfirigo turns into him and now he's in Kimura's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Porfirigo wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Porfirigo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tayaen Porfirigo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porfirigo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Porfirigo pushes his legs off easily.
Porfirigo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Porfirigo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Porfirigo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porfirigo trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away.
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Porfirigo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Kimura has his feet on Porfirigo's thighs here. He's pushed Porfirigo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Porfirigo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tatsuya Kimura!
In defeat, Tayaen Porfirigo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like the taste off my blod!!!'.

Event: OFK 103-Avetisyan Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jul 03, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Layer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura pushes down on Layer's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Layer defend it? Kimura steps over the head and cranks it - Layer is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: OFK 96- Lancaster Vs Tepes Lii
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Kimura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

McNuggets pushes Kimura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Conor McNuggets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from McNuggets is predictable there #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNuggets keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
McNuggets knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
McNuggets wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but McNuggets is keeping the position.
Kimura won't allow McNuggets to get back to his feet.
Kimura trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McNuggets manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
McNuggets has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kimura to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McNuggets is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kimura pulls down on the head and he's put McNuggets to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tatsuya Kimura!
The defeated Conor McNuggets had this to say: 'Its just business'.

Event: OFK 84 - Naulakko Vs Bagwis
Date: Apr 28, 2021

#R1#
Mendy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
Mendy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mendy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendy is keeping the position for now.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Mendy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mendy is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendy gets full guard.
Mendy managing to control the position.
Mendy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura stands and throws Mendy's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kimura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mendy tries to escape but Kimura is in control.
Kimura working away.
Mendy is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Mendy gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Mendy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mendy is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mendy trying to control here. #SUB2#
Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Mendy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Mendy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendy manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Mendy's guard.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Mendy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mendy is on top in guard. #REVR#
Mendy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendy defends well.
Mendy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mendy working some strikes from top position.
Mendy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy distracts Kimura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendy postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.
Mendy scoring with some ground and pound.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Mendy tries to pass.
Mendy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mendy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendy is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mendy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Mendy trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Mendy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mendy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimura.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mendy scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face as Mendy controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Mendy lands a few punches from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kimura takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Ragout Mendy dominated that round.
That's time! Mendy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Mendy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kimura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendy's elbow. #TD#
Mendy has picked Kimura up - he's going for a ride! Mendy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Mendy is controlling well.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mendy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mendy lands a nice short elbow.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes. #ROC#Kimura is rocked!
Mendy winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Mendy finish him?
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Mendy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mendy pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy landing punches.
Kimura working to try and regain half guard. #T1#
Mendy with the ground and pound from mount.
Kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendy pulls his head out easily.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mendy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kimura on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Mendy has control of the leg.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Mendy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Kimura is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendy working the ground and pound from side control.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #SUB#
Mendy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mendy landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard.
Mendy is working Kimura over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mendy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kimura down.
Kimura takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kimura manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mendy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendy is looking to advance position but Kimura won't allow it.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Mendy in his half guard.
Mendy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mendy trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Mendy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Mendy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mendy slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is in trouble now - Mendy has advanced to mount!
Mendy raining down shots from the mount!#T4#
Mendy lands a heavy elbow.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount and Kimura is in trouble!
Mendy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mendy working Kimura over with strikes here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendy punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mendy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mendy landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Mendy wants to finish this one by submission but Kimura is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mendy.
Mendy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mendy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kimura?
Mendy lands a big shot to the head and Kimura winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pierre Ragout Mendy!

Event: GDL 74: MacArthur II VS Petrov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1#
Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Henderson misses.
Nice straight punches there by Henderson . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Henderson .#TD#
Henderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Henderson winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Henderson is looking for a kimura but Kimura is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Henderson to get the leverage.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Henderson is controlling well. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kimura tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#T1#
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Still in half guard, Henderson seems content to control.
Henderson is nestled in close to Kimura, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Henderson working Kimura over with strikes.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson winds up and cracks Kimura with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Kimura tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Henderson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Henderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Henderson there.
Henderson working Kimura over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Henderson connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple.
Henderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've been hearing good reports from Henderson 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Henderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
Henderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Henderson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The fighters circling - Kimura throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson .#T3#
Henderson missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson scores with a hook to the body. Kimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson lands with a hook. Kimura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Henderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Henderson lands a nice forearm strike.
Henderson cracks Kimura with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson happy to just control the position for now.
Kimura is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Henderson is putting a hurting on Kimura here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Henderson landing a few strikes.
Kimura regains half guard.
Henderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Henderson is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Henderson controlling the pace.
Henderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimura with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Henderson trying to mount his opponent but Kimura defends it.
Henderson prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Henderson .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Henderson misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Henderson sprawls well.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance.
Henderson looks to land a combination. Kimura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kimura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Henderson circles away.
Henderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Henderson throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Henderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Henderson misses its intended target.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range.
Kimura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimura takes one to the chin there.
Henderson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Henderson loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Henderson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kimura finds it's way round the side to connect with Henderson 's head.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Henderson misses the jab.
Kimura defending well as Henderson loads up on a big left hand.
Henderson looks to land a right hand but Kimura moved out of range.
Kimura unleashes a big counter combination but Henderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ryan Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Henderson shoots in for a double leg but Kimura sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kimura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson , looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Henderson jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Kimura thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2##TD#
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimura did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Henderson slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.
Henderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kimura has hold of Henderson 's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ryan Henderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Kimura tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Henderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kimura wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Henderson there. #T4#
Henderson working Kimura over with strikes.
Henderson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henderson stalling.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Henderson lands a nice short elbow.
Kimura has hold of Henderson 's hands but Henderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Henderson content to control rather than advance.
Kimura tries to roll over but Henderson keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Henderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Henderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kimura did well to prevent Henderson getting side control.
Henderson working Kimura over with strikes.
Kimura is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Henderson seems to be working for a kimura but Kimura defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Henderson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working. #SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kimura has momentary wrist control but Henderson slips an elbow through the middle.
Henderson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Henderson lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Kimura is rocked!
Henderson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimura is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Henderson postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow. #SUB#
Henderson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Henderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Henderson is in close to Kimura's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson gets to his feet and stands over Kimura, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kimura felt that one! Henderson unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kimura from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !

Event: GDL 66: MacArthur vs Greenwald
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Maximus Jr slips the punch.
It looked like Maximus Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Maximus Jr drives through and clinches with Kimura against the cage.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Maximus Jr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maximus Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Maximus Jr clinches up with Kimura and pushes him back against the cage.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr trying to control the position but instead, Kimura has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maximus Jr into the cage.
Maximus Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maximus Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maximus Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maximus Jr lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maximus Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
Maximus Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maximus Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T1#
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom. #ES#
Maximus Jr makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Kimura takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maximus Jr swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Maximus Jr connects with the punch.
Maximus Jr throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura postures up. #SUB#
Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maximus Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Maximus Jr's legs - danger averted.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Maximus Jr is keeping the position.
Maximus Jr managing to control the position.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Maximus Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Kimura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura won't allow Maximus Jr to get back to his feet.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Maximus Jr pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Maximus Jr is in guard.#REVR#
Maximus Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maximus Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maximus Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Maximus Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maximus Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maximus Jr is working Kimura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maximus Jr wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Maximus Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maximus Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Maximus Jr controlling from the top position.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for a guillotine here but Kimura defends easily.
Kimura stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Maximus Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kimura has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Maximus Jr is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kimura yanks on the arm and Maximus Jr is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kimura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL 62: Tyurin vs Clark
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr looks to land a left hand but Kimura moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kimura forces Maximus Jr back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Kimura has clasped his hands together around Maximus Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
Maximus Jr holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T1#
Maximus Jr is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura tries to move to full mount but Maximus Jr actually manages to regain half guard.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Maximus Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kimura is thwarting Maximus Jr's attempts to control the position.
Maximus Jr controlling the position well.
Kimura prevents Maximus Jr from improving his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Maximus Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Maximus Jr keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kimura postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maximus Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kimura, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Maximus Jr pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maximus Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Maximus Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Kimura.#T3##SUB#
Maximus Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maximus Jr wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maximus Jr defends well.
Maximus Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maximus Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maximus Jr lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Maximus Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for subs off his back but Maximus Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maximus Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maximus Jr pulls his head out easily.
Maximus Jr passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Maximus Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maximus Jr moves out of range as Kimura strikes.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimura with the counter takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it easily.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Maximus Jr, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Maximus Jr against the cage but Maximus Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maximus Jr.
Kimura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maximus Jr tries for a takedown but Kimura sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Maximus Jr moves into the clinch.
Kimura goes for a takedown attempt but Maximus Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maximus Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?
Maximus Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch but Maximus Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kimura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Maximus Jr.#T1#
Maximus Jr thows a leg kick but Kimura checks it #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Maximus Jr is trying to keep Kimura in close. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Maximus Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Maximus Jr stands up from Kimura's guard - Maximus Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Maximus Jr works Kimura's body with a nice hook.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maximus Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
A slow jab from Kimura misses its intended target.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kimura eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Kimura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maximus Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kimura. Maximus Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura blocks a jab.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.#T3#
Good exchange - Maximus Jr coming out on top.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maximus Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr cracks Kimura with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Maximus Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kimura avoids the elbow strike from Maximus Jr, against the cage.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Maximus Jr manages to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kimura as Maximus Jr tries to tie him up.
Maximus Jr prevents a body shot from Kimura. #T4#
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maximus Jr after a bit of a struggle.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Kimura turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kimura manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kimura's best efforts.
Maximus Jr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Maximus Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!#SUB#
Maximus Jr looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Maximus Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Maximus Jr is hanging on to Kimura's back as he tries to escape.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Maximus Jr's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Kimura preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Kimura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maximus Jr dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Maximus Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maximus Jr.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kimura throws a lazy right hand but Maximus Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maximus Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kimura is defended easily by Maximus Jr.
Kimura slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
Maximus Jr scores with a hook to the body. Kimura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Maximus Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maximus Jr duly obliges.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kimura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
Kimura wants to clinch.
Kimura cracks Maximus Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maximus Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kimura tries to clinch there but Maximus Jr circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maximus Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Kimura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Maximus Jr misses.
Kimura walks into a stiff left hand from Maximus Jr.#CL2#
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maximus Jr gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#TD2#
Kimura gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kimura stops Maximus Jr from getting back to his feet.
Maximus Jr is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T3#
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't.
Maximus Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kimura is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maximus Jr wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Maximus Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Maximus Jr is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maximus Jr has Kimura pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maximus Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
After winning the bout, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.
Kimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Hansson. Beautiful body shot.
Kimura tries to clinch but Hansson moves away
and Hansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Hansson coming out on top.
Hansson connects with a jab.#ROC2#Kimura is rocked!#KD2#
Hansson drops Kimura with a beautiful combination! Kimura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hansson is looking for the KO!
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kimura covering up! Hansson comes in with a big uppercut and Kimura goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anders Hansson!
After the fight, Anders Hansson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Spam shoots in.#TD2#
Spam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Spam is now in Kimura's guard.
Spam looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Spam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam advances to half guard.
Kimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spam on the ground.#SUB2#
Spam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kimura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Spam!
Jack Spam thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GDL 33: O Neil vs Kozlovski
Date: May 16, 2020

#R1##TD2#
Henderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Check out the look on Henderson 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #SUB2#
Henderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Henderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Henderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson grinds an elbow into Kimura's temple.
Kimura is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kimura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Henderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Henderson stands up.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kimura sprawls well. Kimura wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Henderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Henderson misses with a straight left.
Ryan Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Henderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kimura sprawls well. He's pushed Henderson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Henderson .#TD2#
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Henderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kimura is looking to cinch up a triangle. Henderson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kimura's body to avoid the submission. Kimura has instead reached around Henderson 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kimura arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL 25: Legba vs Shipilov
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1##CL#
Parker closes the distance and pushes Kimura back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parker blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kimura gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Parker is trying to stand back up but Kimura is controlling him
Kimura is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Parker reverses the position - he's now on top in Kimura's guard.
Parker advances position into side control!
Parker controls the position from side control.
Parker scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Parker taking a breather here.
Parker gets to mount! Kimura was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Parker looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Parker looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Parker raining down shots from the mount!
Kimura can't escape the position.
Parker looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Parker prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kimura defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Parker.
We've been hearing good reports from Parker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Parker controlling the pace for now.
Parker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Parker prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Parker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Parker controlling his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Parker controlling his opponent.
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Parker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Parker with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker controlling the pace for now.
Kimura really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Parker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Parker content to control rather than advance.
Kimura taking some punishment here, with Parker in his half guard.
Parker stalling. #T4#
Parker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kimura!
Parker raining down shots from the mount!
Parker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
BOOM! Parker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kimura can't escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura looks winded!
Parker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Parker content just to control the position here.
Parker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kimura looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
That's time! Parker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kimura is looking to clinch but Parker is avoiding it.
Parker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker has a takedown stuffed.
Kimura leaves Parker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kimura stuffs the takedown attempt from Parker. Parker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker darts in looking for a takedown but Kimura gets double underhooks and turns Parker into the cage.
Kimura moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kimura taking a breather.#BC#
Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kimura has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T1#
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker moves forwards but Kimura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker prevents the takedown attempt.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Parker gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Parker tries to pull guard but Kimura holds him up against the cage and eventually Parker drops back down to his feet.
Parker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kimura is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Parker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Parker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kimura uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Parker passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Parker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Parker.
Parker passes to side control.
Kimura tries to bench press Parker off him but Parker keeps the position.
Parker lands a nice forearm strike.
Kimura is looking to regain half guard here but Parker keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Parker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimura has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kimura looking for a sweep but Parker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Parker manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kimura to take his back!#T3#
Parker landing with strikes. #SUB#
Parker is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kimura knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kimura for a finish.
Kimura covers up after that shot from Parker.
Parker lands a shot to the head.
Parker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Parker is cranking Kimura's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kimura! He's tightened the choke and Kimura is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Peter Parker!

Event: GDL 20: Hansson vs Matthews
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Kimura defending well as Donovan loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Donovan avoids it this time.
Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Donovan pushes Kimura up against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kimura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land.
Donovan tries to throw a body punch but Kimura avoids it by throwing Donovan back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Donovan.
Our sources have told us that Donovan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short right from Kimura on the inside.
Kimura prevents a body shot from Donovan.
Kimura wants a takedown but no success here. #TD2#
Kimura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Donovan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for submissions but instead, Donovan has regained full guard.
Donovan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Donovan in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Donovan uses his free foot to push down on Kimura's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kimura.
Donovan controlling his opponent.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Donovan controlling the pace for now.
Kimura is desperately trying to improve his position but Donovan has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Donovan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Donovan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donovan continues to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Donovan is controlling well.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Donovan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
More hug and hope from Donovan.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donovan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donovan's back!
Kimura not allowing Donovan to control his hands.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Donovan manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Donovan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Donovan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Donovan defends it easily. #T4#
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Donovan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Kimura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Donovan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimura.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donovan off and has taken his back!
Donovan is in bad spot here.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Kimura is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Donovan manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura looks winded!
Donovan passes into half guard.
Donovan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Donovan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Donovan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Donovan misses the target.
Donovan scores with a hook.
Kimura slips under a jab from Donovan.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donovan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Donovan moves into the clinch.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kimura blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Kimura lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #T1#
Donovan is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Donovan is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Donovan is trying to control but can't.
Donovan is pressing down on Kimura's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura stops Donovan from standing up.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donovan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Donovan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Donovan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donovan tries to get out of the position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donovan keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Donovan pulls Kimura in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Donovan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Donovan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Donovan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Donovan has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Kimura is breathing heavily.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Donovan escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cayden Donovan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Donovan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kimura's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Donovan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
Kimura is being controlled here.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Donovan off and has taken his back!
Donovan is really stuck here. #T4#
Donovan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kimura patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Donovan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Donovan is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Donovan is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Donovan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Donovan is adopting a defensive guard.
Donovan wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kimura as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Donovan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kimura! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL 17: Dentler v Byczkiewicz
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1##TD#
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura trying to mount his opponent but Skallagrimsson defends it.
Skallagrimsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Skallagrimsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Skallagrimsson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Skallagrimsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skallagrimsson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is working hard here to advance position.
Skallagrimsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Skallagrimsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skallagrimsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Skallagrimsson defends it easily.
Skallagrimsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Skallagrimsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skallagrimsson works his way back into a safe position though.
Skallagrimsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skallagrimsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skallagrimsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skallagrimsson passes Kimura's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skallagrimsson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the pace.
It looks like Skallagrimsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T3#
Skallagrimsson is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Skallagrimsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Skallagrimsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Skallagrimsson prevents Kimura from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Skallagrimsson seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD#
Kimura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skallagrimsson's guard.#SUB#
Kimura is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Skallagrimsson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Skallagrimsson has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Skallagrimsson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kimura is just riding it out for now. Skallagrimsson eventually gives up the hold.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Well, if Skallagrimsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egill Skallagrimsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Skallagrimsson shoots in.
Skallagrimsson has his takedown stuffed
and Kimura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatsuya Kimura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egill Skallagrimsson.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Skallagrimsson keeps it at a distance.
Kimura tries to clinch but Skallagrimsson is having none of it.
Skallagrimsson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kimura defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skallagrimsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Skallagrimsson shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Kimura stuffs the takedown.
Skallagrimsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Kimura's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD#
Kimura scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Kimura goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Skallagrimsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimura but great work by Skallagrimsson.
Skallagrimsson controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson is working to tighten his grip on Kimura's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kimura has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Skallagrimsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Kimura passes out! Skallagrimsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Egill Skallagrimsson!
After the big win, Egill Skallagrimsson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: GDL 14: Poika v Laden
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Kimura. Beautiful body shot.
Laka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Laka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Laka shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Laka not doing much here.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Laka is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Laka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kimura sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to improve his position but Laka is controlling well.
Laka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laka controlling the pace. #SUB#
Laka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura is not content to let Laka control the position.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laka pulls his head out easily.
Laka wants to take a breather but Kimura is having none of it.
Laka passes to full mount!
Laka looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laka has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kimura's face.
Laka looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laka is really struggling to control Kimura but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Laka isn't that keen on the idea.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3##SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Laka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laka is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kimura defending well though.
Laka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Laka has control of the leg.
Laka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Laka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Laka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laka not doing much here.
Laka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimura keeps working.
Laka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kimura is refusing to be controlled, as Laka sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura is pressing down on Laka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kimura being controlled here, momentarily.
Laka wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boom Laka dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Laka throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Laka fights it but they end up in guard.
Kimura must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laka managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Laka is on top in guard. #REVR#
Laka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Laka defends easily.
Laka throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laka trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Laka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laka is one step ahead there.
Laka seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Laka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laka postures up in Kimura's guard and throws a big left but Kimura blocks it.
Laka throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Kimura has his foot on Laka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laka works his way back into a safe position though.
Laka throwing strikes from guard but Kimura blocks nicely.
Laka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimura can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Laka is sitting in close to Kimura's body. Kimura has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Laka is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Laka is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kimura.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL 11: Wang v Graindo
Date: Nov 16, 2019

#R1#
Laden misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Laden fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura looking to pass the guard.
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Laden is retaining full guard.
Kimura advances position into side control!
Kimura advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden regains half guard.#SUB#
Laden actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura tries to pass to full mount but Laden defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura. #SUB#
Laden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laden doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Laden gets full guard.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Laden pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laden is in guard.#REVR##T2#
Laden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kimura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Laden tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laden gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laden trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Laden with a nice head shot there.
Kimura wants to hit a switch here but Laden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there!
Laden landing punches.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T3#
Laden working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Laden is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kimura defends it well.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laden is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Laden seems content to control.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Laden has control of the leg.
Laden trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laden has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kimura is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Laden looking to control but Kimura is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Laden has taken his back - oops!
Laden trying to control.#SUB#
Laden is looking for the choke from the back position but Kimura is controlling his hands well.
Kimura turns into Laden and is now in his guard.
Kimura trying to move into half guard but instead Laden has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Laden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kimura working for submissions but it's allowed Laden to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bin Laden will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Kimura there.
Kimura fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Laden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Laden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Laden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kimura is out of range and Laden settles back down.
Laden throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Laden!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laden tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura but Laden is defending well. #SUB2#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Laden, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Laden wants to get back to his feet.
Laden is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kimura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Laden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Laden sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Laden working a defensive guard here.
Laden keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Bin Laden overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Laden manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Laden in his guard.#REVR##T3##SUB2#
Kimura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Laden from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laden scoring with some ground and pound.
Laden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Laden's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Laden defends easily. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laden defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laden stands and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Laden advances to mount.
Laden tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Laden controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bin Laden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Laden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kimura with a jab.#CL2#
Kimura moves into range and clinches up with Laden.
Kimura can't get the takedown.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laden pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laden throws a big shot that misses.
Laden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Laden.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Laden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laden defends it nicely.
Bin Laden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuya Kimura.#T1#
Kimura shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laden defends it nicely.
Laden throws a push kick but Kimura slaps the foot to one side.
Laden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Kimura misses.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Laden circles away.
Laden misses with a low kick.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laden swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Laden throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Kimura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Laden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kimura lands a nice hook to Laden's body. Laden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Laden shoots in.
The crowd cheers as Kimura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Laden doesn't seem phased though.
Kimura wants to clinch
and Kimura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Laden misses with a hook.
Kimura wants to clinch up but Laden keeps it at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laden throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Laden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laden tries to work over Kimura's front leg with a kick but Kimura checks it. #T3##CL2#
Kimura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Laden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kimura.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Laden after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Laden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Laden jumps into guard, dragging Kimura to the mat.
Laden keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Laden slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR#
Laden trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T4#
Laden wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura wants to hit a switch here but Laden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there!
Kimura is trying to escape the mount.
Laden controlling from mount.
Laden prevents Kimura from getting the reversal.
Laden lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laden landing strikes from the mount and Kimura is in trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Laden's attempts to control the action.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bin Laden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bin Laden!
Bin Laden bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GDL 8: Poika v Jones
Date: Oct 26, 2019

#R1#
Matthews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kimura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matthews cracks Kimura with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
Kimura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews lands with a shot to the body.
Kimura throws an overhand right that lands on Matthews's shoulder, as Matthews tries to avoid the shot.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Kimura moves out of range as Matthews strikes.
Matthews rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Matthews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kimura shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Matthews's head coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Matthews lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T1#
Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura dips to his left and cracks Matthews with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Matthews has been cut.
Matthews throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews sets himself, and Kimura steps forward looking for the clinch! Matthews avoids it this time.
Matthews on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews lands with a slapping head kick.
Matthews tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC2#
Matthews is rocked!
Kimura avoids the head kick by Matthews.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthews throws out a loose jab but Kimura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kimura is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Matthews flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Matthews is out cold! Kimura holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL 4: Ho v Valdaev
Date: Sep 07, 2019

#R1#
Glanton thuds a left hand into Kimura's body.
Glanton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Glanton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Kimura moves into range and clinches up with Glanton.
Glanton scores with a shoulder strike.
Glanton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glanton misses with a body punch. #BC#
Glanton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Kimura clinches up with Glanton and pushes him back against the cage.
Glanton throws a head punch that misses.
Glanton is trying to maintain a safe position but Kimura gets an underhook and turns Glanton into the cage.#BC2#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glanton just misses with a punch to the body.
Kimura feints the counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glanton.
Glanton misses the shot to the body.
Luke Glanton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glanton jabs at Kimura's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Glanton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glanton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kimura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Glanton misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Kimura scores with a takedown into Glanton's guard.#SUB2#
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glanton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glanton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glanton! #REVR#
Kimura tries to improve position but can't.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Glanton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glanton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Glanton stalls from top position.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Glanton escapes and throws Kimura's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kimura tries to bench press Glanton off him but Glanton keeps the position. #T3#
Kimura looks to move to half guard but instead Glanton has passed into mount! Damn!
Glanton tries to control but Kimura wriggling away.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kimura slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Glanton prevents Kimura from improving his position.
Kimura is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glanton is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kimura throws his legs up looking for a submission but Glanton uses it to pass to side control.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Glanton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Kimura gets a takedown into half guard.
Glanton trying to control but Kimura postures up. #SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Glanton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glanton is looking to control Kimura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glanton avoid being mounted?#T1#
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Glanton is now in Kimura's guard. A big mistake from Kimura there, giving up the dominant position!
Kimura wants to hit a switch here but Glanton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kimura there!
Glanton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Glanton's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kimura is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Glanton jumps into side control!#T3#
Kimura is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Glanton is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Glanton controlling the pace for now.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Glanton maintains control.
Kimura is squirming around, avoiding Glanton's attempts to control the action.
Kimura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.
Kimura is staying active underneath Glanton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Glanton has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Glanton seems content to control.
Kimura tries to roll over but Glanton keeps him under control.
Kimura slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glanton passes into half guard.
Kimura is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tatsuya Kimura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Glanton throws a good cross that connects.
Glanton throws a head kick that Kimura semi-blocks.
Glanton misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kimura moves into the clinch successfully.
Glanton lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Kimura has hold of one of Glanton's legs. Glanton is fighting the takedown attempt but Kimura gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Glanton is keeping the position.
Kimura slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Glanton defends it well. #SUB2#
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glanton sees it coming and defends easily.
Glanton manages to get to full guard.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glanton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Glanton is trying to control the position but Kimura postures up.
Glanton keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Glanton trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Kimura has gone for a leg lock! Glanton slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kimura's guard.#REVR#
Glanton wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Glanton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Glanton from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Kimura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Glanton defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glanton defends well.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Glanton's guard. #REVB##T4#
Kimura tries to free his leg and advance position but Glanton is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kimura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glanton manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kimura has Glanton in his guard.#REVR#
Glanton trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuya Kimura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tatsuya Kimura!

Event: GDL I
Date: Jul 28, 2019

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Stroganov.
Stroganov misses with a few strikes there.
A counter left hand to the body from Kimura misses its target.
Stroganov throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stroganov circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stroganov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kimura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kimura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexander Stroganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Stroganov scores with a four punch combination!#KD2#
Stroganov drops Kimura with a nice combination! Stroganov dives into Kimura's guard, looking to finish! #ROC2#
Kimura is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tatsuya Kimura has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Kimura has his foot on Stroganov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stroganov works his way back into a safe position though.
Oh Kimura is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Stroganov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Stroganov gets a clinch.
Stroganov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kimura misses with the head strike.
Kimura seems to have got his legs back now.
Kimura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stroganov after a bit of a struggle.
Kimura has Stroganov pressed against the cage, preventing Stroganov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Stroganov is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov can't break the clinch.
Kimura throws a punch but it's blocked by Stroganov.
Stroganov tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the cage.
Kimura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kimura lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kimura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kimura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stroganov is trying to break the clinch but Kimura has him pressed against the cage.
Stroganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kimura tries to stall but Stroganov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A hook to the body from Kimura.
Kimura pushes Stroganov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stroganov taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stroganov.
Kimura has Stroganov pressed against the cage, preventing Stroganov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kimura stalling in the clinch but Stroganov improves position.
Stroganov is trying to push Kimura away but Kimura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kimura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD2#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Stroganov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroganov wants to stand up but Kimura is controlling the position.
Stroganov slips a nice elbow through Kimura's hands, connecting with Kimura's forehead.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Stroganov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kimura to get to his feet.
Stroganov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kimura.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Stroganov wants to counter with a clinch but Kimura pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuya Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Stroganov shoots and misses
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura tries to clinch but Stroganov is having none of it.
Stroganov throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Stroganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stroganov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Stroganov misses.
Kimura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroganov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stroganov misses with a two punch combination.
Kimura is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stroganov.
Stroganov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Stroganov circles away.
Kimura connects with a right hand. Stroganov shakes it off.#T4##CL2#
Stroganov moves into the clinch.
Kimura throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kimura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Stroganov regains guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Kimura drops back looking for a leg! Stroganov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stroganov manages to kick Kimura off! Kimura jumps back into Stroganov's guard. #SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stroganov can do anything to dispel that myth.#ES2#
Stroganov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kimura off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Stroganov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Stroganov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A lazy left from Kimura finds it's target.
Stroganov swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Kimura tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Stroganov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kimura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Kimura.#CL2#
Stroganov clinches with his opponent.
Stroganov tries to break free but Kimura pushes him back against the cage.
Stroganov gets underhooks to prevent Kimura's takedown attempt.
Kimura misses with a punch on the inside.
Kimura gets through Stroganov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stroganov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Stroganov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kimura is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stroganov wants to stand but Kimura is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stroganov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1##SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stroganov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura stops Stroganov from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stroganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Stroganov looks to move away, Kimura throws a big counter combo but Stroganov just gets out of the way.
Stroganov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Stroganov looks to move away, Kimura throws a big counter combo but Stroganov just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Stroganov drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Stroganov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kimura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stroganov has managed to get both his arms back between Kimura's legs - danger averted.
Alexander Stroganov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Stroganov avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU2#
Kimura is working an open guard so Stroganov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Stroganov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Stroganov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stroganov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stroganov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stroganov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
No joy there for Stroganov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Kimura tries to sprawl but Stroganov drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stroganov is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov not doing much here.
Let's hope that Stroganov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Kimura actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stroganov stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroganov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stroganov is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Kimura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stroganov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kimura is looking for a triangle but Stroganov pushes his legs off easily. #SU2#
Stroganov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Stroganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tatsuya Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stroganov ducks under a wild hook from Kimura.
Kimura tries to clinch up.
Stroganov misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kimura, as that shot connected.
Stroganov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kimura is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Stroganov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stroganov connects with a nice short shot to Kimura's temple. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov is controlling the pace. #T1##SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stroganov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stroganov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stroganov.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stroganov.
Stroganov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tatsuya Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stroganov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stroganov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kimura looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stroganov in particular looking to stall.
Kimura makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stroganov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Stroganov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kimura is proving hard to escape from.
Stroganov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexander Stroganov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kimura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Stroganov.
Kimura tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stroganov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Stroganov misses.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Stroganov.
A nice combination there by Stroganov. #T4#
Stroganov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kimura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stroganov.
Kimura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kimura tries to clinch there but Stroganov circles away.
Stroganov fails to land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kimura is looking to clinch but Stroganov is avoiding it.
Kimura scores with a nice head shot.
Kimura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stroganov's head.
Kimura lands with a right hand.
Kimura throws a shot to the body.
Stroganov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kimura moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alexander Stroganov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Stroganov.
Kimura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Stroganov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stroganov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Stroganov!
A very excited looking Alexander Stroganov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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